We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. We support the following browsers:
Windows:Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome.
Mac:Safari.

Not ready to book?

No rush. We've saved this trip in your cart
so you can come back any time, compare prices, and complete your booking.

Owner description: Tours By Isabelle is the oldest locally owned and family run New Orleans tour company, providing first class, small scale, personalized service since 1979! Experienced and knowledgeable Driver-Guides on board comfortable, top of the line 13 passenger vans enthusiastically will make you fall in love with Louisiana!

Wow. We had a group of 10 friends that went down to New Orleans and we had pre-booked this tour prior to departure from home for Laura Plantation, Oak Alley Plantation and Capt Torres swamp tour with lunch @ R&C seafood. Dyllan was funny, informative and a great host. We had cool weather so no alligators in the swamp but we had a blast with Capt. Torres anyways. The food @ R&C seafood was amazing as we tried just about everything on the menu, including alligator. The plantations were beautiful and interesting but exactly what you envisioned them to be but it was real. It was convenient as they picked us up from our hotel, intimate as it was a small group but great that we were big enough group to do on our own. Very reasonably priced for what all we did. Went out of his way to sneak us up to the superdome for a picture and it was a full day.

Visited January 2013

Was this review helpful?Yes2

Problem with this review?Report

Ask Sassy6920 about Tours by Isabelle

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

After debating which tour group to use (Isabella tours a bit more expensive) we are gladthat we chose them. First off the weather (LOTS of rain) was not in our favor but being fromthe northwest did not damper our spirits. Everyone was provided umbrella's.We were picked up on time in front of our hotel in theFrench Quarters. The van only holds about 10-12 including driver. We were with a group of 8.Appreciated the smaller group size. Our tour guide Diane was a wealth of information and provided us with Louisianna history, past and present, even maps. We took the Grand Tour, two plantations, included lunch and swamp tour. Plantation tours were conducted by Plantation guides and lunch at Oak Alley. We were disappointed that it was a buffet (restaurant being remodeled) but they provided a lot of food and good selection of southern foods.Swamp tour with Captain Gary was a real experience.He is a local boy and full of humor which made up for the fact that we saw no alligators and only a couple nutria and egrets. The boat drifting through the bayou was enjoyable in its self.I would highly recommend spending the extra money and taking a tour with Isabella. We feltwe got our monies worth out of the experience and we seldom do tours!

Visited January 2013

Was this review helpful?Yes2

Problem with this review?Report

Ask kn1155 about Tours by Isabelle

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

j0hnnyb5

Moorestown, New Jersey

Level Contributor

3 reviews

5 helpful votes

“Tours by Isabelle -- Post Katrina Tour”

Reviewed January 4, 2013

We took this small group 3 1/2 hour tour on Friday, January 4, 2013, with Diane as our guide. The tour was tremendously interesting and informative. Diane was extremely knowledgeable both about the city and the hurricane, and she fielded all questions with candor and humor. An outstanding experience!

Visited January 2013

Was this review helpful?Yes1

Problem with this review?Report

Ask j0hnnyb5 about Tours by Isabelle

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

ton_amie

Illinois

Level Contributor

60 reviews

15 attraction reviews

120 helpful votes

“Highlight of our trip.....Joseph is an excellent guide”

Reviewed December 29, 2012

We loved this tour! Joseph was our guide for a four-hour combination tour of New Orleans/Katrina. Joseph not only knows this city well, but he is also very proud of its history and traditions. Since we had never been to New Orleans before, we wanted a tour that was more personal than a big coach. We purposely sought out a tour with only 6 people maximum. He could drive us where the big buses could not. We are grateful for the excellent attention to detail, and we highly recommend this company. By the way, pre-trip reservations were handled very well with this company. We communicated with the company via emails initially (several weeks in advance), then they made phone contact with us one week prior to our trip to confirm the reservation. We highly recommend Tours by Isabelle.

Visited December 2012

Was this review helpful?Yes2

Problem with this review?Report

Ask ton_amie about Tours by Isabelle

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

1608Chris

San Diego, California

Level Contributor

8 reviews

3 attraction reviews

6 helpful votes

“Great tour even for those who don't like tours!”

Reviewed December 12, 2012

My husband and I do not like tour buses or organized tours, but as we were without a vehicle and wanted to see the Laura and Oak Alley Plantations, we took a chance on this one. We were very pleasantly surprised! The van only holds 11 people and our guide, Ginny, was prompt in picking us up at our hotel. She was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The sites were well worth a visit. I would definitely use Isabella again if in New Orleans.

Visited October 2012

Was this review helpful?Yes3

Problem with this review?Report

Ask 1608Chris about Tours by Isabelle

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)

We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly. We support the following browsers:
Windows:Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox,
Google Chrome.
Mac:Safari.

TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.